Essence and Alchemy : A Book of Perfume
Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780747554097 (0747554099)
Publish date: January 1st 2001
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages no: 272
Edition language: English
This was one of the first books I read on the history of perfume and perfume making. I think it is an excellent blend of 'story' and fact. The art and science of perfumery is fascinating. As is the long history of fragrance in human society. I love it. Aftel captures the fact, the history, the s...